“The previous owner fitted them in 2012, i have the car from 2017, they have traveled around 35.000 km they still have good thread and grip on dry amazing, little weaker on wet, but they are 8 years old so i'm changing...”
Firestone Multihawk
Replaced by the Firestone Multihawk 2
The Firestone Multihawk is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
- 16owner reviews
- 231,097miles driven
- 3professional tests
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View Test ResultsTested 3 times by independent publications, the Firestone Multihawk averages a finish of 9th.
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tire TestADAC · 175/65 R14 | P7 / 16 | |
| 2012 | 2012 European Summer Tire Test - 165/70 R14ADAC · 165/70 R14 | P12 / 15 | |
| 2011 | 2011 European Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14ADAC · 175/65 r14 | P8 / 15 |
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Across 16 owner ratings the Firestone Multihawk averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.1. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 79% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings
- Owner score 78%
- Dry Grip 86%
- Wear 80%
- Handling 79%
- Road Feedback 79%
- Wet Grip 76%
- Comfort 71%
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“These tires were noisy at first and have only lasted about 20k miles so the rubber seems to be a soft compound, also I got more punctures that ever before so don't know if this was due to a soft compound. They had good...”
“Fitted 2 Multihawks to the front of the car 2 years ago and they have covered 25000 miles and while still legal are due to be changed. Even although i have an old car good rubber is important and despite being a little...”
All 14 Firestone Multihawk reviews
- Volkswagen polo 1.4cc 16V
- 175/65 R14 R
- 20,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
- Chevrolet Spark
- 155/70 R13 T
- 35,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Datsun March
- 165/70 R14 T
- 20,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Easy Going
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- Citroën c2
- 175/65 R14 T
- 30,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Fiat Grande Punto 1.3Multijet 75bhp
- 175/45 R14 H
- 20,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Audi A4 1.9 TDI
- 195/65 R15
- 20,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
so the rubber seems to be a soft compound, also I got more punctures that ever before so don't know if this was due to a soft compound.
They had good grip and ability to clear water but as they wore so quickly i wouldn't buy again
- Fiat Brava
- 225/45 R17
- 25,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Ford Focus
- 185/65 R14 T
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Citroën
- 185/65 R15
- 15,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
- Nissan Almera Tino 1.8
- 185/65 R15
- 8,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
- Ford Focus
- 185/65 R14 T
- 17 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
It had Firestone Fuel efficent tires on as new and I can't find these now. I changed the fronts after 15,000 miles and bought Multi hawks. These lasted 17,000 due to slight wheel misalignement and would have lasted to maybe 18,500. This time I changed the backs as well after 32,000 miles as one had a nail in it close to the shoulder, again they could have gone 2,000 plus more. I can say the multihawks lasted well and I never had a moment when I doubted them. OK 32,000 in 8 years is not a lot (I have an Alfa GTV as well) but the cost fitted for the new ones was ?185 fitted which is bettter thn 3-4 years ago at the the same place. I did research and was tempted to change but the performance v wear and cost swayed me back. I have had the car a long time and if I change in the next year I wanted lower cost but trusted tires. Avon ZV3's where ?250 for 4 and even the Maragoni at Quickfit would have cost ?238. Considering the tire compounds break down in 6 yrs or so these tires wear in excellent nick on the sidewalls on both sides as I did look at them once they where off. I found the roadholding excellent on the Firestone Fuel saver rears but then this is an estate that won't hang it's rear out. I noticed the new tires where quieter and the stearing a bit more positve again I would recommend them for most but the most aggressive drivers but having said that I can speed abit on the motorways. I will right another reoprt in a few months as I do more miles these days.
- Fiat Panda
- 165/65 R14
- 3,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
I wouldn't necessarily recommend them for a super car, but for your average family car they perform admirably and won't let you down in an emergency. I can't comment on the wear as I haven't had them long enough, but first impressions are very good.
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